New feature introduced to change reaction emojis in WhatsApp
Published 1 hour ago | By Nouman Shakeel
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new feature for Android users that allows them to customize message reactions. This feature enables users to replace the default reaction emojis with ones of their own choosing.
Currently, this option is available to select beta testers using WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.26.38.4. As the feature is being released in stages, it may take some time to reach all eligible users.
Option to Customize Reaction Emojis
WhatsApp typically provides six default emojis for quick message reactions. With this new feature, users can replace any or all of these six default reactions with emojis of their preference.
Users can access the full emoji keyboard to select any emoji they like and assign it to one of the six reaction slots. Once the selection is saved, the new emojis will immediately appear in the reaction tray.
How to Change Reaction Emojis?
To use this feature, go to WhatsApp Settings and open the 'Chats' section. From there, navigate to the 'Default Reactions' option to select your preferred emojis.
At present, this feature is available to a limited number of users and is being rolled out gradually to more eligible users.
